Beginner's modem question
Hi All, I have an older HP machine that has been cobbled together from all sorts of leftover parts, and need to get a new modem. I do know to avoid winmodems, but was wondering what is the best way to go to make the install easy as possible. I have been lucky in the past using laptops as Suse has detected my pcmcia card automatically, but, since this is my first desktop machine, and I am really more of an average user than linux aficionado, I am wondering what sort of modem to buy to make this procedure as automatic as possible. I am currently in the UK in Ashford, Kent, and would like any advice on how to buy a good modem for Suse 8.1 pro. My first impulse would be to go through the hardware database, copy down all the modems that have full support, and see what the local computer stores can get for me. Any other tips would be appreciated (ie: internal or external etc.) Thanks. Neal McDermott --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/2003
* Neal McDermott (neamcd@btopenworld.com) [030203 00:16]: -> ->Any other tips would be appreciated (ie: internal or external etc.) -> Well. It's been about 4 years since I've needed a modem..but a good rule of thumb back then was always to get an external modem. They are hardware modems 100% of the time and I never had any issue getting them to work under Linux. They just don't require as much bloody, sweat and tears as other modems. :) -- Ben Rosenberg ---===---===---===--- mailto:ben@whack.org Tell me what you believe.. I'll tell you what you should see.
On Monday 03 February 2003 09:29, Ben Rosenberg wrote:
* Neal McDermott (neamcd@btopenworld.com) [030203 00:16]: -> ->Any other tips would be appreciated (ie: internal or external etc.) ->
Well. It's been about 4 years since I've needed a modem..but a good rule of thumb back then was always to get an external modem. [...]
I second that. You can also have a look at this great site: http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/winmodem.html. Martijn
I have a Diamond Supra 2750 external all it needs is power and a com port
therefore Linux will not likely be a problem. Only one problem is the
wall wart which is about 1x1x2 so be sure you have room. Second problem
you must print the manual yourself although it included a quick setup
guide.
CWSIV
On Mon, 3 Feb 2003 00:29:04 -0800 Ben Rosenberg
* Neal McDermott (neamcd@btopenworld.com) [030203 00:16]: -> ->Any other tips would be appreciated (ie: internal or external etc.) ->
Well. It's been about 4 years since I've needed a modem..but a good rule of thumb back then was always to get an external modem. They are hardware modems 100% of the time and I never had any issue getting them to work under Linux. They just don't require as much bloody, sweat and tears as other modems. :) -- Ben Rosenberg ---===---===---===--- mailto:ben@whack.org Tell me what you believe.. I'll tell you what you should see.
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Neal McDermott